Higgins Elementary Community Academy
Higgins Elementary Community Academy serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Higgins Elementary Community Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Higgins Elementary Community Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Higgins Elementary Community Academy's student population of 270 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 270 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Higgins Elementary Community Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Higgins Elementary Community Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2983 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 97% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 39% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Higgins Elementary Community Academy is Chicago Excel Academy High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Whistler Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- Chicago Whistler Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 343 students10
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11533 S Ada St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560 0.5 PK-8 343 - Chicago Colemon J Elementary Academy Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 252 students10
0.6 miles
1441 W 119th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975 0.6 PK-8 252 - Chicago White Elementary Career Academy Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 162 students10
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1136 W 122nd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672 0.6 PK-8 162 - Chicago Chicago Excel Academy High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 281 students10
0.8 miles
1257 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 629-8379 0.8 9-12 281 - Chicago Fenger Academy High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 244 students10
0.8 miles
11220 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430 0.8 9-12 244
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